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Alarming rise in retail crime affecting independent retailers across the UK From rising theft rates to increased concerns over abuse, BIRA’s latest Crime Survey reveals the challenges that retailers are facing every day. We’ve compiled all the key stats in one simple infographic view it here - https://lnkd.in/ezehrJ9r #RetailSupport #RetailCrime #CrimeSurvey

Retail crime has become an ever-growing problem in the UK and many retailers feel that they are fighting a losing battle, with shop theft chief among these crimes as perpetrators become increasingly brazen in their approach. However, there are plenty of proactive steps you can take to minimise your risk or, should the worst happen, maximise your chance of recovery. Here are some strategies you can implement - https://lnkd.in/eNa9AFKH Share your thoughts in the comments section #RetailSupport #RetailCrime #FreeResources

🚨 Pleased to see that Government has listened to us and has announced that #violence against retail workers is to be made a separate offence. Our research found a rise in threatening behaviour, intimidation, and/or assault over the last four years, alongside increased reports of serious organised shop #theft 🏬 Read our #CrackingTheCase report 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eY46JUS2 #BusinessCrime #Crime #SmallBusinesses #Retail #RetailCrime

Organized retail crime (ORC) is a serious issue that affects businesses, consumers, and communities alike. This crime involves professional shoplifters and criminal networks that systematically steal large quantities of merchandise for resale or profit. As retailers face increasing losses due to ORC, it’s crucial to identify and understand its impact. Key indicators of organized retail crime include patterns of theft that are coordinated, the targeting of high-value items, and the use of sophisticated methods to evade detection. Retailers must remain vigilant and implement robust security measures, such as advanced surveillance systems and employee training, to combat this growing threat. Collaboration between retailers, law enforcement, and local communities is essential to effectively tackle organized retail crime. By sharing information and resources, we can create a united front against these criminal networks. Let’s raise awareness and work together to protect our businesses and communities from the adverse effects of organized retail crime. #OrganizedRetailCrime #RetailSecurity #LossPrevention #CommunityCollaboration #BusinessIntegrity #CrimePrevention #RetailIndustry

Organized retail crime continues to negatively impact the economy, businesses and communities across the country. Join the National Retail Federation and Sensormatic Solutions President Tony D'Onofrio on Fight Retail Crime Day for a one-hour overview on the current state of retail crime. Learn how to advocate for solutions across all levels of government to combat ORC and what else you can do to help curb the threat of these dangerous crimes. Register here: https://ow.ly/86az30sHnKu

📦 The battle against retail crime continues.. Many retailers are reluctant to prosecute shoplifters or lack the information to do so, yet by staying silent, the retail crime epidemic proliferates. At NBCS, we believe that reporting retail crime is an effective instrument in the battle against it. When we share information and collaborate, we create a united front against those who threaten our businesses and communities. Find out more here about how we can help: https://lnkd.in/exMkbznq #RetailCrime #ReducingCrime #NBCS #OrganisedRetailCrime

Organized retail crime is costly and dangerous. 81% of retailers have reported more violent #ORC offenders, leading to employee injuries and increased fear among consumers. It’s also contributing to the $112 billion annual cost of retail crime to retailers. Learn how to protect your store and profits in our latest whitepaper: https://hubs.li/Q02NChy40

Organized retail crime continues to negatively impact the economy, businesses and communities across the country. Join the National Retail Federation and Sensormatic Solutions President Tony D'Onofrio on Fight Retail Crime Day for a one-hour overview on the current state of retail crime. Learn how to advocate for solutions across all levels of government to combat ORC and what else you can do to help curb the threat of these dangerous crimes. Register here: https://ow.ly/x0UN30sHPk0

The British Retail Consortium published their 2025 Crime Survey today, it shows: - Over 2,000 incidents of violence and abuse every day. 📈 - £2.2 billion lost to customer theft. 💰 - Retailers spending a record £1.8 billion on crime prevention. 💷 Reflecting on the findings, Katie Secretan, Retail & Sales Director at Nisa, said: "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯’𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱 𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘕𝘪𝘴𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘴. "𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘭𝘢𝘸 𝘦𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘸𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴." Nisa retailer Amit Puntambekar also bravely shared with the BBC his first-hand experience of a violent theft incident at his Cambridgeshire store. We're all with you, Amit! https://lnkd.in/e_ASTQKA #nisa #retailcrime #convenience #independentretail #shoplifting #violence

Retail’s Day of Action unites the industry in our fight against rising retail crime. Organized retail crime continues to affect retailers, workers, and the communities they serve. In response to this crucial issue, NRF has designated October 24, 2024, as Fight Retail Crime Day—an annual event that mobilizes the entire retail business community to advocate for effective solutions to combat this problem. On Fight Retail Crime Day, we will: Advocate for policies that promote community safety and address the rising threat of retail crime, such as the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act. Engage policymakers through NRF Store Tours (https://lnkd.in/gmr3tH7z) to provide firsthand insights into the effects of organized retail crime, theft, and violence on our communities. Activate the retail community to spread awareness and recognize lawmakers who support retail as Retail Crime Fighters (https://lnkd.in/gTVtj_aX)